H-1B Visa High School Science Teacher Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for High School Science Teachers require a bachelor's degree in education, biology, chemistry, physics, or a closely related field, making the role a qualifying specialty occupation. Public school districts and private schools alike sponsor H-1B petitions, with each campus location requiring its own certified LCA filed through DOL.
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Brooke Charter Schools is a network of four public charter schools, serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students achieve at the highest levels and graduate from college. We believe academic achievement empowers our students to live choice-filled lives and enhances their ability to contribute to creating a just world. In a culture of achievement, educators support students in recognizing and building on their identities as sources of strength even as they work to grow and achieve in new ways.
What is the High School Science Teacher Role?
As a Science teacher at Brooke High School, you set the tone for student growth and learning. You are the leader of your classroom and build strong relationships with students in order to push them to be their best selves both academically and personally. You crave feedback, think deeply about instruction to ensure student mastery of critical college-level scientific skills, and collaborate with colleagues in order to meet the needs of every student. To that end, you will take part in regular data meetings, engage in approximately 20 administrative observations, and participate in nearly 300 hours of professional development over the course of the school year.
Hours for this role are 7:45 am-4:00 pm daily. You will partner with other Science teachers to refine and teach the designated science standards. You will also serve as an advisor; advisors mentor students, communicate with families, and share information about colleges and character education. You may choose to lead an after-school club or coach a sport for an additional stipend.
Salaries are competitive with local districts. Salary range is $74,000-$130,000. Commensurate with experience. Science teachers will also earn an additional $3,300 stipend for teaching a high-need subject area.
Is This You?
- Bachelor's degree in science
- After at least 2 years as a lead teacher, you know the importance of building a joyful classroom culture where students are held to high behavioral and academic expectations.
- You are committed to fostering diversity by cultivating anti-racist practices and removing bias, empowering students with the resources they need to create choice filled lives for themselves and their futures.
- You believe that great teaching closes the achievement gap and have an unwavering belief in your students' capabilities.
- You are professional, warm, and collaborative with students, families, and colleagues.
- You are able to start in July of 2027.
The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Brooke Charter Schools. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.
Who are We?
Brooke Charter Schools is a network of four public charter schools, serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students achieve at the highest levels and graduate from college. We believe academic achievement empowers our students to live choice-filled lives and enhances their ability to contribute to creating a just world. In a culture of achievement, educators support students in recognizing and building on their identities as sources of strength even as they work to grow and achieve in new ways.
What is the High School Science Teacher Role?
As a Science teacher at Brooke High School, you set the tone for student growth and learning. You are the leader of your classroom and build strong relationships with students in order to push them to be their best selves both academically and personally. You crave feedback, think deeply about instruction to ensure student mastery of critical college-level scientific skills, and collaborate with colleagues in order to meet the needs of every student. To that end, you will take part in regular data meetings, engage in approximately 20 administrative observations, and participate in nearly 300 hours of professional development over the course of the school year.
Hours for this role are 7:45 am-4:00 pm daily. You will partner with other Science teachers to refine and teach the designated science standards. You will also serve as an advisor; advisors mentor students, communicate with families, and share information about colleges and character education. You may choose to lead an after-school club or coach a sport for an additional stipend.
Salaries are competitive with local districts. Salary range is $74,000-$130,000. Commensurate with experience. Science teachers will also earn an additional $3,300 stipend for teaching a high-need subject area.
Is This You?
- Bachelor's degree in science
- After at least 2 years as a lead teacher, you know the importance of building a joyful classroom culture where students are held to high behavioral and academic expectations.
- You are committed to fostering diversity by cultivating anti-racist practices and removing bias, empowering students with the resources they need to create choice filled lives for themselves and their futures.
- You believe that great teaching closes the achievement gap and have an unwavering belief in your students' capabilities.
- You are professional, warm, and collaborative with students, families, and colleagues.
- You are able to start in July of 2027.
The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Brooke Charter Schools. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a High School Science Teacher
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS expects your bachelor's degree field to align directly with the science subject you teach. A degree in biology supporting a biology teaching role is clean; a general education degree for a chemistry position may draw an RFE, so document the subject-matter connection explicitly.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting any offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level for your SOC code and the district's county. Your offered salary must meet or exceed that figure on the certified LCA, and public school pay scales sometimes fall below Level I prevailing wages in high-cost districts.
Target districts with established international hire pipelines
Search Migrate Mate to identify school employers with verified H-1B visa LCA filing history for teaching roles. Districts that have sponsored before already have HR processes and legal counsel in place, which shortens the time between offer and filed petition considerably.
Confirm each school site gets its own certified LCA
If you teach across two campuses or move from one building to another mid-year, the employer must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite address. Raise this with HR before signing your contract so the district's attorney plans accordingly.
Get your foreign teaching credentials evaluated early
If you completed your degree outside the U.S., obtain a course-by-course credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator before job applications begin. Many school districts require state licensure, and the state board will need that evaluation before granting a teaching certificate.
Understand the H-1B cap and plan your timeline accordingly
Most school district H-1B sponsorships are cap-subject, meaning you must secure selection before USCIS can approve your petition. The cap selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current process with your sponsoring employer's immigration counsel well before the annual filing window.
H-1B Visa High School Science Teacher: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a High School Science Teacher role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. High school science teaching requires at least a bachelor's degree in the specific science subject being taught, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. USCIS expects the degree field to correspond directly to the subject matter, a biology degree for a biology teacher, for example. Employers should document the degree requirement in the job description and the LCA to support the petition.
Can a public school district sponsor an H-1B visa for a science teacher?
Public school districts can sponsor H-1B visas and many do, but most are cap-subject employers, meaning the petition must be selected in the annual cap process before USCIS can approve it. Some districts affiliate with a university or government entity and may qualify as cap-exempt, but that status must be verified with immigration counsel before assuming it applies.
How do I find school districts that have sponsored H-1B visas for teachers before?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can identify districts that have gone through the sponsorship process for teaching roles. Focusing on these employers shortens your search because their HR teams already understand the LCA certification timeline, petition filing steps, and state licensing requirements that intersect with H-1B sponsorship.
Does my H-1B status cover teaching at more than one school campus?
Not automatically. Each physical worksite requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL before you can work there. If your assignment shifts mid-year or the district reassigns you to a second building, your employer's attorney must certify a new LCA for the additional location. Working at an unlisted site without a certified LCA is a compliance violation for the employer.
What happens to my H-1B status if the school district terminates my contract mid-year?
If the district ends your employment, your H-1B status does not continue independently. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the United States. The original employer is also responsible for paying your return transportation costs to your home country if the termination is involuntary, per USCIS regulations.